Spain – Plasencia
Plasencia is a city in the autonomous community of Extremadura, in the province of Cáceres, on the banks of the Jerte River. We were amazed by its old town, as it has everything, having been inhabited by Romans and Arabs…
Spain – Salamanca Part II
In this part of our visit to Salamanca, my cousin took us to see several buildings of the University of Salamanca. Founded in the 12th century and a key intellectual centre during the 15th and 16th centuries, the university continues…
Spain – Salamanca Part I
We went to Salamanca, where our friends Helen and Rob were going to join us at the campsite, and my cousin was going to pick us up and show us around the city. Salamanca is famous for its university, so…
Spain – Zamora
Zamora surprised us immensely to be a beautiful Roman city, surrounded by well-preserved defensive walls and gates, offering stunning views of the Duero River and the Roman bridge. We had never seen so many Roman churches together; we were told…
Spain – Astorga
We went to Astorga because when I was little, we used to stop there to buy some puff pastries with honey. I wanted Ben to try them, also because the city is beautiful with Celtic and Roman influences in its…
Spain – Leon – Part II
We visited the historic Barrio Húmedo, where we were told bars were offering complimentary tapas with drinks. Highlights include the Mayor Square, where the market is held twice a week and summer concerts take place; St. Martin Square, with its…
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Spain – Leon – Part I
León is a city with so much to see that I had to divide it into two parts. Apart from its magnificent architecture, such as the Gothic cathedral and the Basilica of San Isidoro, it also has impressive gastronomy, with…
Spain – Carrión de los Condes
We stopped in Carrión de los Condes in the province of Palencia because it was on our way to León, and we were surprised by its beauty and the large number of pilgrims who were in the town on the…
Spain – Miranda de Ebro
Miranda de Ebro is a city in the province of Burgos in the autonomous community of Castile and León. We were surprised by the fairly large and modern city, with a bridge crossing into the old town, where the Plaza…
Spain – Llodio
We went to Llodio in the Basque Country to visit my cousin Luis Miguel and his family, and discovered it's the second-largest city in the province of Álava. It's nestled between mountains and crossed by the Nervión River, so the…
Spain – Aranda de Duero
Aranda de Duero is the capital of the Ribera del Duero region, in the south of the province of Burgos. It is also the main destination on the Ribera del Duero Wine Route. Its wines are excellent, and its underground…
Spain – San Bernabe Fair Marbella
The San Bernabé Fair is the city's most important annual festival in honour of its patron saint, Saint Bernabé. The fair begins with the traditional Romería de San Bernabé, which features locals dressed in traditional attire, parading through the streets…
